Big Seven alleged in Boston board row rages
Aldermen Quigley Bromberg and Bresnahan deny the Good Government Association claim that a Big Seven controls Board of Aldermen meetings. Quigley calls the charge a lie and accuses a minority member of leaking information. Bromberg and Bresnahan rebuke the accusation, insisting no seven-member bloc exists.
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Quigley
Bromberg
Good Government Association
Edward’ Quigley
Committee On Public Improvements
Edward J. Bromberg
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Bromberg
Post
Russians Press to Retake 203-Metre Hill Near Torio
Diary entries from Japanese papers recount six desperate Russian efforts to recapture 203-Metre Hill from Nov 27 to Dec 1. The report notes heavy Russian losses during the siege and Japanese counterattacks that forced retreat at different points, with reserves arriving and fierce resistance across the hill and valley.
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Torio
Red Hill
Kinkiatun
Sukiatun
Metre Hill
Red
Metre Hills
Postum and Grape Nuts Prove Friendly to Weak Stomachs
A reader from Alabama shares how Postum coffee substitute with Grape Nuts supports digestion and appetite for both children and adults. She notes relief from sour stomach and nervousness, improved bowels in her four and a half year old, and thriving in a recently weaned baby using Postum. Postum Co. promotes Postum as a coffee alternative benefiting many Americans.
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Land of the Magnolia
Alabama
Postum
Gee
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Plig
Wellville
Schindler Praises Hebrews at Channing Club Dinner
Rabbi Solomon Schindler lauded Hebrews for preserving the best of ancient civilizations during the Channing Club dinner at Hotel Vendome. Moorfield Storey spoke on Principles of Democracy while Walter M. Hatch served as toastmaster.
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Schindler
Solomon Schindler
Channing Club
Hotel Vendome
Moorfield Storey
Walter M. Hatch
Osgood Co to Liquidate 1904 Stock for 1905 Goods
With Washington street subway trenching through the warerooms of C E Os goods the liberal home furnishers slash prices on furniture carpets draperies and china to liquidate stock and avoid wear. The sale begins Monday Dec 5 offering bargains and practical presents as 1904 items depart to clear space for 1905 novelties.
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Washington Street
C. E. Osgood Company
Osgood’s
Bay State Pagans Not The Worst, Clergymen Comment
Massachusetts clergy criticized Samuel G. Babcock's sermon remark that pagans in Massachusetts are the worst. Reactions ranged from unguarded and unwise to defenses of Massachusetts faith and questions about China’s missionary role.
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Bay State
Massachusetts
Samuel G. Babcock
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Boston
W. H. Allbright
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Reuben Kidner
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
William W. Bustard
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Public School Association Advocates City Education Reform
Ty Fitzpatrick argues the Public School Association aims to safeguard Boston children’s education from political misuse. He praises its members as men of sterling character and contends sound school governance requires boards free from selfish political ends and guided by dedicated teachers, proper schoolhouses, textbooks, and fiscal oversight.
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Boston
Ty, B. Fitzpatrick
Brown, Durrell & Co
United Irish League
Public School Association
Margaret Haley
Chicago Teachers’ Federation
Twentieth Century Club
Chicago
King Painless Method Offers Dental Deals and Hours
Advertises Dr King s painless dentistry with a full set of teeth Natural Gums from 5 and up crowns 5 bridge work 5 gold fillings 1 up silver fillings 50c and up pain less extraction free with sets ordered guaranteed hours 8 am to 6 pm Sundays 10 to 2 telephone 702 3 Oxford lady attendants
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Dr. King
Melrose Alderman Objects to Police Pay Increase
Melrose Alderman Barton protested a proposed daily salary raise for police officers saying the city is hard up and cannot afford the extra cost. He urged tax payer canvassing before any action, and the order was sent to a committee for correction and report.
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Melrose
Barton
Committee For Correction
Pastor Prays for Rain as Drought Hits Mill Village
Dec 5. The Rev E A St Onge, pastor of the Catholic church, led a special mass due to the drought the worst in the mill village. Ponds are nearly dry with no rain since August. A storm of rain and snow began this afternoon, bringing relief and gratitude to the community.
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Fisedale
E. A. St. Onge
Bates May Get Moulton Place
Governor Bates is named as a possible successor to the late Henry P. Moulton as United States district attorney, with Essex county Republicans seen as likely contenders if he declines. John H. Casey, ex-assistant and current special counsel in the Glasgow Manufacturing case, is also mentioned though his Democratic status may block his appointment. First Assistant James H. Garland leads the office temporarily with William H. Lewis and Guy S. Ham among associates.
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Bates
Henry P. Moulton
United States District Attorney
Essex County
Moulton
John H. Casey
Glasgow Manufacturing Company
Boyd B. Jones
James H. Garland
William H. Lewis
Guy S. Ham
Homer's Souvenir Sale Lights Christmas Gift Dilemma
Homer’s Anniversary and Souvenir Sale at 46 Winter Street marks 27 years in business with a gift for every 25 cents or more purchase. A wide range of clocks, jewelry, leather goods, watches, opera glasses, toilet sets, and picture frames fill the display, designed to offer suitable presents for both men and women.
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Homer's
Winter Street
Christmastide At Gilchrist's Department Store
Gilchrist's offers a vast Christmas display with doubled floor space and a wide stock across all floors. Basements showcase Japanese and German china and bric a brac, while the second floor features suits coats and waists, the fourth floor baskets and gift items, and Washington street sections hold toys and clothing. The store is festively decorated and busy with shoppers seeking affordable quality gifts for all ages.
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Gilchrist
Winter Street
Washington Street
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South Boston
Metro Hill
Metro Hills
Pigeon Bay
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Subway
Anna Moore
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Los Angeles
Cal
Houghton & Dutton Drug Repr
Lewis & Co
Washington St
Dunn
Thomas J. Dunn
Massachusetts Avenue
St. Patrick’s Church
Charles L. Page
Babcock
Bustard
China
Mr. Kidner
P.S. A
United Irish
Miss Haley
ATAR
King Dental Parlors
Providence
Tminster St
Worcester
Main St
Manchester
N. H
Elm St
Columbia
Columbia Conserve Company
Indianapolis, Ind
Moulton Place
Homer
Marvel
Mass
Mechanics’ Hall
Boston City Hospital
New Vingiana
New England
E. D. Rich
West Springfield St
Marvel Vibrator Co
John GO. Ward
Benefit St
R. I
Tremont Street
O’cock
Boylston
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